We are seeking applicants for the newly-created role of Events and Programme Manager at The London Library - one of the UK’s most important literary organisations and the largest independent lending library in the world.

The right candidate will join an energetic team playing a key role in delivering on our ambitious plans for membership and audience growth as part of the Library’s wider vision to play a more active role in inspiring, supporting and sharing creativity of all kinds.

Founded in 1841 and with a collection of over one million books and periodicals, the Library has long been an essential resource for writers, scholars, students and the intellectually curious. Past members have ranged from Charles Dickens and George Eliot to Virginia Woolf and TS Eliot; and amongst its 6,500 members today are leading writers, scholars and researchers. We receive no public funding and are entirely self-financing, relying on membership and philanthropic support.

Reporting to the Membership Director - and working closely as part of the new Membership Department with the marketing and communications team - the Events and Programme Manager will play a key role in creating a programme which highlights the Library’s collection, history and place in the cultural landscape. The aim of the events programme is to increase awareness of the Library and grow the Library membership. The programme began in 2018 and has been very well received but there is now an exciting opportunity to increase events and other programming.

You will have experience across all aspects of event programming, planning and logistics, and will have good project management skills, enjoying taking an idea from loose concept to successful event while paying close attention to detail at each stage. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and a keen commitment to planning and delivering to target.

Closing Date: By Midnight, Wednesday 23 May 2018

Interview Date: Week beginning Monday 4 June 2018

To Apply and for More Information:

Please visit click the 'Visit Website' button. There you can download the Candidate Information Pack. Applicants are also requested to complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring form.

The Library welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the post. Please note we are unable to consider candidates without a current right to work in the UK.

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